Patient's question:
Doctor,I am 24 years old and have been in good health. I had two painless induced abortions at the end of April and mid-August. Now I am 37 weeks pregnant and have decided to keep this baby. The doctor told me to take folic acid orally, one tablet per day (0.4MG per tablet). I also bought Anmian maternity milk powder and drink two cups per day according to the instructions. I calculated that the folic acid content in two cups of milk powder is approximately 675 micrograms. This means I need to consume about 1000 micrograms of folic acid daily. Is this too much? Will it affect the fetus? When should I stop taking the folic acid tablets? Do I still need to supplement with calcium?
Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, Method: It is necessary to take it every day. Because folic acid has a short retention time in the body, the level in the body will decrease after one day, so it must be taken every day and cannot be missed. If it is missed, taking it later is ineffective. Because the effect of the decrease in folic acid level in the body caused by missing it the previous day cannot be compensated for. After pregnancy for 3 months, you can stop supplementing. Generally, doctors will advise women with risk signs of prenatal examination to maintain personal hygiene and avoid sexual life. In addition, patients should also create an environment conducive to emotional stability and stress relief. Wishing the patient a healthy delivery.